What I Learned Today

Trilby · 02-01-2006, 02:16 PM

Seeing as how the unexamined life is not worth living, let me tell you what I learned today: I learned that there are two different sorts of rail roads in India-one is regular sized and the other is smaller, track is different. You can't use both tracks for the same locomotive. This means that at times freight (or, people) must dis-embark from one train to re-embark on another simply because the track has changed. I learned that India likes this because it creates jobs (and providing jobs is the responsibility of the government, so the more the merrier). I also learned where all of the countries in Monsoon Asia are and I am learning why the American way of doing things cannot and does not work in other parts of the world (academic, I know, but I really am learning interesting things about different locales)--anyway, this is all very well and good. I love it. I've no idea what this has to do with my major, but, whatever.

What did you learn today?

laebedahs · 02-01-2006, 02:42 PM

I learned today that sometimes I don't have a woody at work.

Maui Nick · 02-01-2006, 02:59 PM

Have you considered driving this to work?

Trilby · 02-01-2006, 03:40 PM

It's really obvious no one cares about any fucking shit.

HUGE SNIF

well, I tried.

barefoot serpent · 02-01-2006, 03:49 PM

just some PITA MS SQL Server BS that no one would be interested in.

edit: and BTW, there are some narrow guage railroads here in the US, too.

but don't touch the 3rd rail!

justmehere99 · 02-01-2006, 03:55 PM

I've learned that it's damn hard to work with family!

glatt · 02-01-2006, 03:57 PM

I learned that to get additional timekeepers to show up in my time tracking software, I need to click "all" in a drop down menu located in a subdirectory. The default in that drop down menu is "favorites." I somehow had a bunch of people in my favorites, but was looking for others, who weren't showing up. I didn't even know there was a drop down menu to change what list I was looking at.

It had been causing a little extra work for me for a few months, because I had to call everyone that wasn't appearing on my list of favorites to harrass them about their time. Now I don't need to make most of those calls, or can at least target the calls I do make.

I like what you learned today better, although what I learned today has a bigger impact on my life.

keryx · 02-01-2006, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glatt

I learned that to get additional timekeepers to show up in my time tracking software, I need to click "all" in a drop down menu located in a subdirectory. The default in that drop down menu is "favorites." I somehow had a bunch of people in my favorites, but was looking for others, who weren't showing up. I didn't even know there was a drop down menu to change what list I was looking at.

It had been causing a little extra work for me for a few months, because I had to call everyone that wasn't appearing on my list of favorites to harrass them about their time. Now I don't need to make most of those calls, or can at least target the calls I do make.

I like what you learned today better, although what I learned today has a bigger impact on my life.

I may not have learned anything useful today to anyone, myself included, but this gave me the biggest laugh I've had in a long time! Thank you!

Crimson Ghost · 02-01-2006, 09:36 PM

I learned that if you hit a cat in the head with a hammer, it will blink.

Dinner was great.

You make the connection.

Aliantha · 02-01-2006, 09:42 PM

Today I learned that I can buy 20kg of chicken feed instead of 40kg which means it's much easier for me to carry from the boot of the car to the chook shed.

I also learned that I have a terrible memory...although I've kinda known that all along, so maybe it was just a reminder.

lumberjim · 02-01-2006, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brianna

It's really obvious no one cares about any fucking shit.

HUGE SNIF

well, I tried.

today, i learned that brianna is feeling kooky.

given this, and some other previous facts and observations, i have decided that she may be a bit unstable at times. As i ponder this, I am also reminded that i like her, and i hope she is not on a bender.

wolf · 02-02-2006, 12:35 AM

Today I learned ...

That with the number of cars that have those remote control door opener thingies, there is bound to be some crossover.

I hit my trunk open button tonight and the panic alarm on another car started going off.

Just to make sure it wasn't a coincidence, I tried it again.

And again.

It was 1am.

Aliantha · 02-02-2006, 12:38 AM

That's just nasty

Tonchi · 02-02-2006, 01:50 AM

Ooooo! Did the car belong to one of those creeps next door that you would like to get even with?

eiffelenator · 02-02-2006, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolf

Today I learned ...

That with the number of cars that have those remote control door opener thingies, there is bound to be some crossover.

I hit my trunk open button tonight and the panic alarm on another car started going off.

Just to make sure it wasn't a coincidence, I tried it again.

And again.

It was 1am.

Thats great! I learned (remembered) that to succeed in life I need to work 2-3% harder than the status quo. Then its party all the way to the bank.

I also learned no matter what I do at my job, being personable and dealing with people ends up being the deciding factor. This has been a gradual learning, but its always great to realize just what you are learning ;-)

02-01-2006, 02:16 PM	#1
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	What I Learned Today Seeing as how the unexamined life is not worth living, let me tell you what I learned today: I learned that there are two different sorts of rail roads in India-one is regular sized and the other is smaller, track is different. You can't use both tracks for the same locomotive. This means that at times freight (or, people) must dis-embark from one train to re-embark on another simply because the track has changed. I learned that India likes this because it creates jobs (and providing jobs is the responsibility of the government, so the more the merrier). I also learned where all of the countries in Monsoon Asia are and I am learning why the American way of doing things cannot and does not work in other parts of the world (academic, I know, but I really am learning interesting things about different locales)--anyway, this is all very well and good. I love it. I've no idea what this has to do with my major, but, whatever. What did you learn today? __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

02-01-2006, 03:40 PM	#4
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	It's really obvious no one cares about any fucking shit. HUGE SNIF well, I tried. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

02-01-2006, 03:49 PM	#5
barefoot serpent go ahead, abbrev. it Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lawrence, KS Posts: 2,623	just some PITA MS SQL Server BS that no one would be interested in. edit: and BTW, there are some narrow guage railroads here in the US, too. but don't touch the 3rd rail! Last edited by barefoot serpent; 02-01-2006 at 04:01 PM.

02-01-2006, 09:36 PM	#9
Crimson Ghost Larger than life and twice as ugly. Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,264	I learned that if you hit a cat in the head with a hammer, it will blink. Dinner was great. You make the connection. __________________ We must all go through a rite of passage. It must be physical, it must be painful, and it must leave a mark. I have no knowledge of the events which you are describing, and if I did have knowledge of them, I would be unable to discuss them with you now or at any future period. Don't waste your time always searching for those wasted years

02-01-2006, 09:42 PM	#10
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	Today I learned that I can buy 20kg of chicken feed instead of 40kg which means it's much easier for me to carry from the boot of the car to the chook shed. I also learned that I have a terrible memory...although I've kinda known that all along, so maybe it was just a reminder. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

02-01-2006, 02:42 PM	#2
laebedahs Abecedarian Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 172	I learned today that sometimes I don't have a woody at work.

02-01-2006, 02:59 PM	#3
Maui Nick ... is not really in Maui. Weird, huh? Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Near the beach Posts: 153	Have you considered driving this to work?

02-01-2006, 03:55 PM	#6
justmehere99 Expectorant Inspector Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Somewhere In Pennsylvania Posts: 31	I've learned that it's damn hard to work with family!

02-01-2006, 03:57 PM	#7
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	I learned that to get additional timekeepers to show up in my time tracking software, I need to click "all" in a drop down menu located in a subdirectory. The default in that drop down menu is "favorites." I somehow had a bunch of people in my favorites, but was looking for others, who weren't showing up. I didn't even know there was a drop down menu to change what list I was looking at. It had been causing a little extra work for me for a few months, because I had to call everyone that wasn't appearing on my list of favorites to harrass them about their time. Now I don't need to make most of those calls, or can at least target the calls I do make. I like what you learned today better, although what I learned today has a bigger impact on my life.

02-02-2006, 12:35 AM	#12
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	Today I learned ... That with the number of cars that have those remote control door opener thingies, there is bound to be some crossover. I hit my trunk open button tonight and the panic alarm on another car started going off. Just to make sure it wasn't a coincidence, I tried it again. And again. It was 1am. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

02-02-2006, 12:38 AM	#13
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	That's just nasty __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

02-02-2006, 01:50 AM	#14
Tonchi Victim of gravity Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hiding in plain sight Posts: 1,412	Ooooo! Did the car belong to one of those creeps next door that you would like to get even with? __________________ Everything you've ever heard about Fresno is true.

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